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Adapters Bring Together the Old and the New, & That’s Good!

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Adapters Bring Together the Old and the New, & That’s Good!

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  1. Adapters Bring Together the  Old and the New, & That’s  Good!  When it comes to connecting accessories to computers, it is                     not always with a USB to USB cable. Even after the invention                         of the USB standard, the various types of serial connectors                     stayed. Everything did not immediately switch to USB entirely.                   This is when manufacturers started to find a middle ground                     because they did not want their accessory to be useless (or,                       out of time) in a short time. So, they started making devices                         that could connect to a computer via its USB port while the                         device itself retains its serial port. They shipped their device                     with a USB to serial adapter.    1​​

  2. These cables and chips are low cost. So, when you try to                         connect any device using these, you might face issues                   because, along with the cheaper hardware, there is usually                   also an issue of driver compatibility. As this ​USB to serial adapter cables are supposed to be for short term use, they are                                               not made with future software in mind, or even more than one                         software (in terms of Operating System) in mind. You are less                       likely to upgrade your printer every two or three years, but                       your computer is definitely getting regular software updates,                 making your printer more incompatible with each update.                 However, a simple fix for this is always having the latest                       software drivers as well as firmware updates for your printer.  Another use case of USB cables is that if you want to connect                           something that solely connects via a serial connector then you                     can get a USB to serial adapter cable. This increases the                       lifespan of your device by making it forward compatible with a                       USB standard, something that is generally widely available, as                   the words USB standard suggest.  2​

  3.   USB cables have evolved from carrying data slowly and only                     enough power for it to work, to carrying data much faster, as                         well as being the gold standard in fast charging.        You can plug in serial adapters into the newer devices along                       with the compatible software. The drivers are generally                 available to download and install. You have to make sure to get                         the right cable for your requirement before buying it.        3​

  4. Use Cases of a USB to Serial Adapter:    ● To set up a printer that may be older, you have to get a                             compatible USB to serial adapter and install drivers on                   your computer.  ● Get the maximum use out of your older printer using a                       USB to serial adapter because even if your computer or                     laptop may not have a serial port, it definitely has a USB                         port. Therefore, you can plug in your printer with this                     adapter.  ● Another area that will require a USB to serial adapter is                       when you want to connect things like barcode scanners                   or receipt printers to point of sale devices. Newer                   point-of-sale devices usually don’t have a lot of I/O ports.                     Therefore, if they only have a single USB-C port, you can                       connect a USB-C hub to it, which allows you to connect a                         charger to it, as well as a barcode scanner, receipt                     printer, and a card machine to it.  4​

  5.        With so ​many adapters and cables to take care of, it would make sense to upgrade all your devices to the latest USB                                               cables. However, it is better to use adapters to the maximum                       5​

  6. value of your product rather than keep upgrading to each new                       technology because that only increases the hardware trash.                 With limited resources, that might not be the best idea to                       continue throwing out older devices.    Adapters can breathe fresh life into older devices and you can                       use them for way more time than the constantly upgrading                     industry wants you to.    Dongles are too bad considering they are the one keeping your                       devices for being obsolete too fast. ​Read here to know why that is​.                            If you found these Articles useful, here are some other                     articles that may be of interest.    Some FAQs About USB C Cables Answered!  How USB-C Is Going to Get More Secure  6​

  7. Understanding USB Cables & Their Types  What Makes USB C Cables Better Than Other USB Cables?  Why Should You Choose USB Type C Over All Other Cables?   7​

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